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What psi should I be using??

Tavish85Tavish85 Posts: 36
edited May 2015 in MTB beginners
I am a big bloke (130kg) and have just brought some Schwalbe City Jets to put on my MTB for commuting to work which I am hoping will help me loose some much needed weight.

The only issue I am struggling to work out is what pressure should I be running my tyres at? It's the first time I will be using slicks so don't want to get it wrong and end up killing myself just yet :lol:

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  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    It all depends.

    See what it says is the max and add air.
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  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,809
    For road use then as much as the tyre will take is where I set mine (85Kg), usually about 80psi for a 26x1.5", my daughter ran 60 in her SCJ's but then she is about 55Kg.
    Current steed - Whyte T129, 2013 frame, mongrel Revelations, Giant dropper, Stans S1 wheelset. 12, Magura Trail Sport brakes, 1x11. 12.8Kg
  • Tavish85Tavish85 Posts: 36
    I have just put my schwalbe city jets on which I found easy enough since it's the first time I have changed a tyre. The only issue is I have noticed that the rotation symbol is facing the incorrect way (pointing to back of bike rather than front). Is this an issue? Do I need to change them around?
  • cooldadcooldad Posts: 32,599
    Pointing back at the bottom or the top?
    I don't do smileys.

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  • Tavish85Tavish85 Posts: 36
    cooldad wrote:
    Pointing back at the bottom or the top?

    Pointing back at the top.
  • cooldadcooldad Posts: 32,599
    Tavish85 wrote:
    cooldad wrote:
    Pointing back at the bottom or the top?

    Pointing back at the top.
    Oops
    I don't do smileys.

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  • Tavish85Tavish85 Posts: 36
    cooldad wrote:
    Tavish85 wrote:
    cooldad wrote:
    Pointing back at the bottom or the top?

    Pointing back at the top.
    Oops

    I will change them tomorrow :lol:
  • cooldadcooldad Posts: 32,599
    Probably makes minimal difference really.
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